Cheap women's watch Excellanc metal bracelet 30 mm grey

The first thing you notice up close is how the bracelet is built: small grey links joined one to the next, so the strap follows the curve of your wrist rather than sitting stiffly on top of it. This Excellanc women's watch keeps things simple, and that is exactly where its charm comes from. The bracelet is 14 mm wide and the whole watch measures 22 cm from end to end, which suits slim wrists nicely.

The round case is metal in the same grey as the dial and the bracelet, and at 30 mm across it stays delicate without being lost on the wrist. At 9 mm thick, it slips easily under a shirt cuff or a knitted sleeve. Since everything is one colour family, it reads as a single, tidy piece rather than a collection of parts.

The dial is a soft grey, and it is easy on the eye. Arabic numerals and baton markers share the space, so you can read the time at a glance, whether you are rushing for a bus or sitting in a meeting. A mineral glass protects the dial from everyday knocks.

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, the sort of reliable, no-fuss mechanism you can simply forget about. Now and then the battery needs replacing, and that is all the care it asks for. The deployant clasp closes the bracelet with a click, so putting it on in the morning takes no effort at all.

It is a quiet, easy watch to wear with whatever you have on, from jeans to office wear, and honestly it is inexpensive for how neat it looks. If you like the idea of a metal strap, take a look at our women's watches with link bracelets to compare a few other styles before you decide.